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SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Sc* Countv Library Svsteir'
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EDITORS
Shellie Littrel, Editor-in-chief
Angie Baker, Art Editor
Jennifer Blavat, Layout Editor
EDITORIAL BOARD
Angie Baker
Jennifer Blavat
Tammy Damron
Julie Hested
Heather Holland
ADVISORS
Gene Conrad, Linda McClurg, Harlan VanderVinne,
Language Arts Department
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Craig Hintz, Principal
Bernie Peeters, Art Instructor
Len Cockman, Language Arts Instructor
Carmene Granger, Business Education Instructor
Karen Wyatt, Typist
COVER ART
Laurie Cawiezell
LANGUAGE ARTS FACULTY
Len Cockman Dennis Hennigan Steve Mohr
Gene Conrad Judith Jacobs Connie Nagel
Diane Hall Linda McClurg Harlan VanderVinne
MORNING STAR....
...is the name of a medieval weapon, but the term also
signifies the awakening freshness and potential of young
artists and writers at North Scott. This fourth annual
collection of creative student expression joins The Lance,
the student newspaper, and The Shield, the yearbook, as
productions of the North Scott High School Language Arts
Department .
Shellie Littrel
Michelle Petersen
Megan Schirman
Darcey Timmerman
Carrie Weidenhamer
Why Brown Cows Make Chocolate Milk
Many years ago, before the city of Hershey, Pennsylvania,
there was no chocolate in this land. The people didn't realize
what it was, or the yumminess the flavor held.
Now, one day Mr. Smith (everyone was named Smith in those
days) came across an unusual looking cow while walking across a
pasture .
"My goodness gracious to the great Lord above. What an
unusual looking cow!" he exclaimed.
And indeed it was. For this cow was all one color .... brown .
Not a single other color anywhere else on her body, just a single
shade of brown.
"You don't seem to belong to anybody. I'll just take you
home with me. You're an unusual looking cow. I'll call you
Bessie." (Every cow was named Bessie in those days).
So Mr. Smith took Bessie home to let her feed and sleep as
she pleased. Yes, all was well.
The next morning, Mr. Smith went to milk Bessie for a good,
wholesome amount of calcium for breakfast. He was merrily
whistling as he squirted the milk into his gallon jug.
"Good morning, Bessie. Let's see how much milk you've got
for me today."
He looked into his jug to see brown milk filling it up.
"My goodness gracious to the great Lord above, what is going
on? This milk can't be rotten - it's fresh-squeezed."
He lifted the jug to his lips and sipped the warm liquid.
"Why, it's milk, but the flavor is unlike anything I've ever
tasted. It must be some exotic taste that no one has ever tried.
I'll call it chocolate _ chocolate milk."
Mr. Smith ran to his house to start figuring profit and when
he could start selling his milk.
That is why brown cows make chocolate milk. You say they
don't? Well, let me finish my story.
After Mr. Smith finished calculating, he ran back to Bessie
to try„*to milk her again.
As he was milking, along came a cute little rabbit and he
watched Mr. Smith milk Bessie. He carried a container with him
and with a twitch of his nose the chocolate turned into powder and
filled the rabbit's container, leaving Mr. Smith with plain old
milk. The rabbit tore off taking his container with him.
"My goodness gracious to the great Lord above, what a quick
rabbit."
He sadly dragged himself back to his house, leaving the
rabbit to make a fortune from chocolate powder for milk.... to make
chocolate milk.
To this day, a single-shaded brown cow has yet to be found,
leaving the quick rabbit to prosper.
Shellie Littrel,
'88
Memories
You said we'd be together
Until the end of time.
I honestly believed that
I could call you mine.
The time we spent with one another
Seemed to pass by fast.
The way you talked, the way I felt,
I was sure that we would last.
The hourless conversations.
The walks along the streets,
The hugs and embraces I'd receive
Every time that we would meet.
You said your word was good.
Your promises you would keep;
Then without warning you left
Leaving me to weep.
You took with you not only
Your love, but mine.
And although my heart is broken.
It will slowly heal in time.
But even though you took all this,
Leaving me alone and blue,
You can't take away the memories
Of the time I spent with you.
Patty Keppy, '88
Young Mother's Death
Trying to be young men as they were,
it seemed so hard to keep
the tears inside.
But father was crying, so the boys knew
it was all right to cry.
Katherine Main, '88
The Winning Game
Three - Two - One - BUZZt! As I heard the roar of the
opposing teams's crowd, I struggled to get my sweaty,
exhausted body off the court. I held back my emotion until
the locker room. Then I saw a tear fall from the face of my
coach, I realized a dream was shattered. We, the Jefferson
Wildcats, had lost the State Championship by three points.
Up until this moment we were undefeated. I believed
that we were number one since the beginning of the season and
the rankings proved it to be true. Our team was definitely
physically prepared for the big game but now I wondered if we
were mentally prepared. After all the exciting pep rallies
we were built up with such confidence and enthusiasm from our
supporting fans. We obviously needed to prepare our minds
more. If we would have lost a game before, we could have
learned how to lose a game and use it to our advantage.
Lying awake in bed going through the game a million
times thinking "what if....". I realized I had lost nothing.
I could sit and replay the mistakes in my mind over and over
again, but nothing would change what I had gained. It was a
rare experience of participating on a successful team. I
know now that we won as a team, lost as a team, and always
will be a team. In this sense, we all came out winners.
Kelly McFate , '88
The First Snow of Winter
I look outside the window
And much to my surprise -
I see tiny, silver flakes
Falling from the sky.
Small miracles from up above
Long and duly awaited -
Now it truly must be winter
For the snow is finally falling.
Stacee LaRue, '88
A Toast to Him
I see him more often now,
he soothes me,
he loves me.
No one understands,
he loves me.
They tell me to leave him,
how can I?
he loves me.
He is my lover,
my life.
He would never hurt me,
he loves me.
The more I see of him lately,
there is a feeling that is growing,
it tingles, maybe burns,
could it be hate?
Don't be ridiculous.
As I close my eyes, and my body relaxes,
I hear the familiar sound
of my bottle hitting the floor.
Celeste Lorenz, '88
Thinking of Spring
I can not wait until once again -
The sun will shine, the birds will sing.
I'll go outside, look into the sky -
And hope that you are there.
The flowers will rise from their long winter nap
With the buzzing bees close by,
And I'll wonder why -
This time comes only once a year.
Stacee LaRue, '88
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Sharp notes and strange harmonies
Reminisce a springtime dream-
I danced for the last child to feel
Its touch, when I began to reel.
Slowly, slid a heavy beat.
Black and sunshine in the heat-
Bloody clouds across the sky,
Summer blossomed with a sigh.
Anxieties that died away,
Live the nighttime, love the day-
One smile, and it was me he told:
Mama, take me
Home sweet home.
Megan Shirman, '90
Questions
So many feelings,
but no thoughts.
Full of emotion,
yet empty.
I feel everything,
but I am numb,
it makes no sense,
but is so logical.
What does love feel like?
Is it a feeling at all?
All the questions in the world,
jumbled in my brain.
The answers are somewhere,
but will I ever find them?
is he the answer,
or just another question?
Karen Brotherton,
'90
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We're changing,
You and me and
Him and her.
Finding our identities,
and changing.
Drifting apart
As we seek out ourselves,
And our interests and likes.
As we change .
Sticking to our beliefs
While seeking out others.
To share with new people,
New places, new things.
We'll always be friends,
Always have memories.
But right now we must part;
For we're changing,
You and me and
Him and her.
We're changing....
And sometimes, change is good.
Shellie Littrel, '88
Life Unfair
Does anyone, anywhere,
Ever stop to care.
Life seems so unfair.
Death that gives, sometimes, no warning.
Then comes the mourning.
Some know of life's end, and
They try to make amends.
But in the end,
Life seems so unfair.
Mark Mess, '88
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Neighbors .
Across the front lawn.
Out the back door.
Down the street,
Over the stream.
Neighbors .
Out of town.
Over the ridge.
Across the country,
Around the world.
Neighbors .
Ben Auliff, '88
Don't Fall in Love
Don't ever fall in love, my friend,
you see it doesn't say.
Although it causes broken hearts,
it happens every day.
You'll wonder where she is at night.
You'll wonder if she's true.
One moment you'll be happy,
the next one you'll be blue.
And when it starts you don't know why,
you'll worry day and night.
You see, my friend,
I'm losing her.
It never turns out right.
So if you ever fall in love,
you'll hurt before it's through.
You see, my friend,
you ought to know. . . .
I fell in love with you!
Joe O'Rourke, '87
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Chocolate chip cookies are the best.
But if I eat this one,
I'll never fit into this dress.
Tomorrow morning. I'll step on the scale.
My weight will look like a humpback whale.
Oh dear, oh dear, what should I do?
I know! I'll give this cookie to you!
Ann Newton, '88
Faithfully
I've tried to call you,
several times.
But you are never home.
Sometimes after I hang up,
I feel so alone.
I really should get over you,
This I know is true.
The only problem is,
I still love you.
I guess I'd better end this now,
So nothing will be said
needlessly.
If you ever need me,
I want you to know,
I'm still here.
Faithfully.
Michele Manley, '88
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HOLSTEIN
The Story of a Groovy Penguin
Most penguins that live in California are a little
demented, but Holstein takes the cake. Let me introduce myself.
My name is Baxter Aberdeen. I'm, well, I hate to say this but,
I'm one of Holstein's best friends. No, let me rephrase that.
I'm Holstein's only friend. At least I'm the only one that
halfway understands him.
This is his story.
It all started in a place called Chernobyl. Apparently,
Holstein had been sent there for studies by Russian scientists.
I'm afraid I must interrupt myself and beg you to remember that
Holstein told me all of this at an incredibly early hour in the
morning. He skipped parts of the story and other parts I slept
through. Anyway, Holstein was in Russia when the nuclear plant
"sprung a leak", as he so eloquently put it. He told me that he
vaguely remembers his past life but he said it was extremely
stuffy.
Holstein didn't remember how he escaped from Russia.
All that he knows is that he stole Gorbachov's personal limousine
and that he is now wanted by the KGB. He said he had to get out
because the Russian "madmen" were trying to make him fly,
Personally, I don't blame him.
He got to California, somehow. He never told me how he
got here. I guess I never asked because I was so astonished with
him when I first met him. His appearance would astonish anyone.
The first time that I met him was at a park just outside
of Napa Valley. I was peacefully gnawing on a T-bone steak
when I was startled by an obnoxious little red MG. It went
roaring through the park spraying mud all over me. Of course, you
can guess who it was. He circled the park and came to a
screeching halt right in front of me, splattering me, once again,
with mud.
"Like woe, dude. Are you OK? I can't believe how high
that mud flew, man. It's like, wow," he said.
"Well, I think I shall be all right. Are you all right?
Don't you know the rules of this park? I say, where did you get
that car? You're a penguin. What in Heaven's name are you doing
in California?"
"Hey, you're a dog. Did you go to college or something?
Where did you, like, get that great accent? Hey man, are you with
the KGB? You ask a lot of questions."
As you may have already judged by our first
conversation, we are almost as opposite as two beings could be.
It's amazing that we were as civil as we were when we first met.
I will spare you the description of my first car ride with him.
Let's just say it will change your life . or end it.
continued
continued ....
He and I became friends, and I must inform you that it was
more his decision than mine. We have been friends for quite a
while. I had to help him clear up his problem with the KGB. It
turned out that all they wanted to know was how he got the
limousine and where it was when he left Russia.
Holstein has calmed down a little bit. I think it's partly
because his red MG is pink now. He ran it through a car wash and
the solution was seventy-five percent bleach. Their machines were
on the fritz. He was heartbroken for several weeks.
I should like to think that more of his story will be printed
in the near future, if I could ever find the rest of it. I have
written all of my experiences with Holstein down in my memoirs. I
stored them in a box in the basement of Holstein's apartment and
now I can't find them anywhere. Holstein has something to do with
it. I know. I just wanted to know that someone would know that I
wasn't crazy. There is a "groovy" penguin named Holstein who
lives in California.
Lori Smith, '88
Summer to Fall
Our time together was like summer to fall.
It flowered so beautifully, then shrunk so small.
One day it was here, I held it so tight.
The next it was gone, and out of my sight.
,Jt was soft and warm, just like the sun,
Then suddenly cold, my dearest one.
The only way it's not the same,
Is summer comes back, and you'll stay away .
Connie Moore, '89
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The feel of the cool breeze against my face felt good. The
sound of the skiis cutting across the blinding white snow was
refreshing to my ears. There was only me speeding down the
mountain, challenging it, daring it to beat me.
I was fifteen when I first stepped into a world that would
capture my heart. It was a world unlike others, a world of speed,
skill, and challenge.
My heart beat rapidly as I waited at the top of the hill for
my turn to come. Then as I slowly started down the hill my heart
filled with fear, but my mind filled with determination. I was
going to succeed. Before I realized what had happened, the skiis
were gaining speed and I was racing down the hill. Panic covered
my face and I fell into the cold, wet snow. Tears stung my eyes.
I had failed; the hill had beaten me.
I was too embarrassed and tired to get up. The beauty of the
night had disappeared. The stars didn't shine as brightly, the
moon seemed to be laughing at me, and the excitement that had been
in the air now seemed to be suffocating me. I wished I were
invisible .
As I was sitting there, feeling defeated, he stopped beside
me. He didn't speak but his eyes encouraged me. They seemed to
show understanding. His smile warmed my heart and I returned the
gesture. With that he gave a chuckle and went on. I began to
feel foolish. What was I afraid of? Others weren't mocking me or
staring at me; they were supporting me. If I gave up now it would
be accepting defeat.
Brushing the snow off my pants, I stood up and regained
ray balance. Taking a deep breath, I started down the hill again.
Slowly my skiis began gaining speed until once again I fell. The
night continued with my attempts ending in cold, wet defeat, but
each time I felt stronger and better than the time before.
The night was coming to an end and still I hadn't beaten the
hill. I glanced at the hill marked Banzi. I wanted to beat that
hill. Working my way over to the top of it, I stood staring
toward the bottom. There was time for one more run and this was
going to be it. Summing up all my courage, I dug my poles deep
into the snow and pushed off down the hill. My start was shaky
but my determination and concentration kept me from hitting the
snow. I was now half way down the hill and going faster than ever
before. The cold wind was burning my face but I was warm inside.
The further down the hill I was, the more speed I gained. This
time the run was different. I wasn't scared and panicy but
instead I was feeling the sensation of freedom skiing could give
you. The concentration it took paid off for the triumph I felt
once I had succeeded. I had done it; I had challenged the hill
and won.
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continued
The night was once again filled with beauty. The stars were
winking at me and the moon was smiling with me.
Sitting in the warm lodge, I reluctantly took off my ski
equipment. I turned where I was sitting and glanced at the hills
which had freed me from my world. With a smile I strapped on my
artificial leg and hobbled out to my car. Soon I would return to
challenge the hills once again.
Renee Fairweather, '88
The Golden Chain
Once upon the sands of time
Two lovers played a game.
With a vow of love forever
They built a golden chain. . . .
With a love that saw no boundaries
Nor the foe crept in unseen
Or the tarnished links
Brought on by time
And a chain no longer clean....
It seemed so quickly broken
And no longer held the strain
There on the sands of time
Lay a worthless golden chain....
With years of haunting memories
That only God and lovers know
The vow of eternal love
Would not ebb its flow....
Then came a miracle
Again two lovers played a game
There on the sands of time
Was found a priceless
Golden chain
Dawn Benthin, '88
Carrie Whitney, '88
Hello, here I ami
I know you see me.
Peek-a-boo ,
There you are,
I see you.
Hide and seek.
Don't tease, you kidder.
Here I am.
Look, over here!
See?
Here I am.
There you are.
Now we're together.
Stop playing games!
Here we are,
Together .
Hopscotch and jumprope.
You're playing again.
We're still together,
Having fun.
Isn't that what it's all about?
Fun and games.
Shellie Littrel,
I sit here,
Thinking of you,
Of our future,
And wonder ....
How will we change?
Will you really love me?
I sit and wonder,
Of us,
And life.
It's too confusing.
I don't want to know....
Not yet.
I'll enjoy today, today,
Tomorrow, tomorrow.
Not that I'm not curious,
I am.
I just can't know.
So, I'll accept that,
But.... I sit here ... .wondering .
'88
Shellie Littrel, '88
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The Little Boy and the Pebble
Little boy's hands,
tiny and precious,
wanting to touch all simple things in the world.
He knew of no danger.
The little boy stood holding in his little hands a
pebble .
The pebble would not leave the boy's hands
for they felt soft and safe.
"You trust me", the little boy said, "you will be safe
and warm in my hands,
for the world is strange and unknown to me."
Since the boy told the pebble that he would protect it,
the pebble would promise him happiness.
The small, gullible boy took the pebble with him,
everywhere he went.
He would tell the pebble secrets and tell him about his
dreams .
The pebble said, "You have kept me safe and warm - I
said I'd give you happiness - wish upon me and your
dreams will come true".
The little boy's face, pink and round, grew a smile.
He whispered into his hands where the pebble was placed.
That night the little boy and the pebble went to sleep.
Quietly, the sun crept over the hills and shone in
through the windows.
The little hands of the boy clasped tightly together, as
if he were praying.
There lay the small boy - dead with the pebble in his
^little hands.
Katherine Main, '88
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It seemed odd to me that anyone would call upon me
at such an hour of the night, but what I saw out of my
parlor window was not my imagination. I really should
not have been awake at all but the pending storm had
kept me up to read that evening.
What I saw on my cobbled drive was a black carriage
drawn by two black steeds that were only a silhouette
against the forbidding sky. I saw a man dressed in a
black overcoat and a black top hat descend from the
carriage. His attire did not surprise me, for it was
the custom of the day. I had to go to the door myself
because it was the help's night off.
I noticed that the man's skin was very pale as he
stepped into my front hall. He introduced himself as
B. U. Bexleeb. Later, he told me that the B. U. was for
Benjamin Ulysses, but for now I was intent on
discovering the purpose of his visit. He informed me
that he too was a collector, similar to myself. At this
point, I asked to take his coat and hat but he refused,
saying that he would only be a minute.
I showed Benjamin into my parlor and told him of my
evening's activity because of the possible storm. Soon
we were on the subject of my collection of antiques and
rarities, which I understood was the purpose of his
visit. One thing he told me struck me strangely. When
I asked him kow he chose the things to put in his
collection, he answered me with a far away look, stating
that it took a great deal of thought and soul searching
to find the perfect items.
This statement caught me off guard and I dropped my
book to the floor. He leaned to pick it up for me and
his top hat fell also. To my horror it revealed two
small horns on his head. I floundered backward with
fear and fell into my easy chair, seeking shelter. He
only smiled as I asked him why he was really here. He
l»aughed and said, "Why, I have come to collect you!"
Ben Auliff, '88
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decided to kill?
was when you
Tammy Damron, '88
Remembrance
You are but a remembrance now,
though once you were reality.
Once there was fulfillment,
now the feelings are lacking.
Once we walked hand-in hand,
becoming one.
Now as I walk alone,
I stop to think of how it would be,
if we were still as one.
You are but a remembrance.
Nikki Carr, '89
The little boy found what his mommy used to liqht
the long white roll of tobacco leaves. it fascinated
him, the little flame that stood for warmth and
i t f wnu f h " m But.the Httle boy did not realize that soon
it would mean danger.
in for * while' finally succeeding
m making the flame dance like his mommy did. But it
f lame°° l!0t' and he dr°PPed the threatening
ame. The little boy saw the room dance like the
th2t1Lroame* ^5ied for help. The book of matches
that were once in his reach were now swallowed up by the
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felt someone jerk him out of the shack and he
elt the cool air. He saw his mommy crying.
.. 4_Batjr' . the little boy heard his mommy talkinq to
the tired firechief who explained the cauje of the f?re
She cried once more. e*
Kelli Hoag, '90
Pride
w.ifr.5aJkin?KUpfct0.the Platform' 1 stood shivering as I
waited for the tram. As I waited, I noticed a stranqe
familv^o Se^-°n 3 large St6el bench' m°tioning his
family to join him. His face was haggard and
weather-beaten, his eyes a listless blue that shifted
weanly from face to face. His clothes looked as if
"threadbfrenCeH?ce^made °f 9 fine raaterial hut were now
v™ * *H dingy/ gray coat hung in folds on his
ony frame, frayed and patched in spots. His fingers
aKd h5 ruffled the hair °f a very sman boy
who had clambered up into his mother's ample lap.
suitcase %£ • °th?!.thrfe ^ildren sat three small
used ' their multi-colored surfaces patched and very
mv interpT'V^ ®hifted lazily to now aware of
his hlrl fnA U* se.nsed my pity' he straightened
his back and lifted his jutting chin proudly.
nnHHoHhf ll?^I rain stoPPed' and I smiled at him and
J ,a P°llte greetin9* My pity was vanishing to be
*lth respect. Although this man was poor and
Ke 6SS;-he h9d kept his pride' as ^ he were
tne richest man alive.
Tracy Kirby, '90
An Autumn Stroll
I stood silently in the dark shadows near the door.
A typical autumn day calls me, pulls at me. I step
outdoors to hear leaves rustling quietly and birds
faintly singing in the background. There is a distinct
fall taste in the crisp air. A slight chill envelops
me .
The cool grass below me tickles my feet, and the
beads of dew congregate on my pant legs. The clouds
above me meander about the sky. Somewhere I can smell
summer flowers as they cling desperately to life.
Ambling to the playground, I pause momentarily to
study the children at play. Their loud and boisterous
behavior reminds me of my own days as an elementary
student .
I now search for human company to share this
pleasant experience with me.
I wander aimlessly for a long while, reveling in
the splendor of an autumn morn. As I am almost to the
campus, I spot my favorite tree to the left. It's been
a while, I think to myself. I slowly approach the
comforting overhanging branches, and as I do so, a
girl's tears sting the silence. They bring back
memories for me. Many a time I had come to this spot
seeking compassion, aloneness, anything to make me feel
better .
I observe from a distance a young girl sobbing
there. For some reason she looks familiar, yet she
remains foreign to me. As she turns to face me, I am
shocked by what I see. The girl is pretty, petite,
with dark hair and large blue eyes. But this face is
anything but strange, for I am staring at myselfl
Slowly I turn to retrace my steps home.
Jami Van Ryswyk, '90
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Preguntas del Corazon
Al sentarte y pensar, al^sonar y esperar de lo que sera,
al, mirar y esperar los dias mejores, dejas pasar los
dias mejores.
Al sentarte junto al telefono, nada pasa y estas sola.
Esa persona especial no^llama, tu corazon se esfa
hundiendo, tu mente esta pensando. <<Esta enamorado o
esta solamente jugando? jCon quien esta y cual es su
nombre? Ay, si pudiera parar esas preguntas locas del
corazon .
Questions of the Heart
Do you ever sit and think, dream and hope of what will
be, watch and wait for better days, let the good ones
slip away?
Do you ever sit by the phone, nothing happens, you're
all alone? That special person doesn't call, your heart
is thinking, your mind is thinking. Does he care or is
he just playing games? Who's he with and what's her
name? Do you ever wish you could stop those crazy
questions of the heart?
Melissa Grimes, '87
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Feeling the warmth of the sun,
I smile at you.
We take a walk to share a
special time alone -
talking of the past,
looking to the future.
This place we have come
to gather our thoughts.
Katherine Main, '88
A Difficult Moment
Today a strong feeling makes me write about how
difficult it is to change from one place to another,
without your family, and I want to tell you about my
experience .
A year ago I was walking along the street in my
town ( Mi ramar-Puntarenas-Costa Rica), when someone came
to me. This person was the principal of my school. He
said, "Tavo, I want to know if you would like to
participate in a foreign exchange program to the
U.S.A." I didn't have words to tell him how excited I
was. I said "Yes, I will do anything to get in this
program." He said, "You just have to attend a seminary.
Your grades give you the opportunity to get into the
program. "
Well, those days were the most exciting days in
many years of my life and I still remember like
yesterday the day that I got on the airplane. It was a
very difficult moment because I was very happy coming to
the U.S.A but at the same time I was sad because I was
leaving my family for seven months.
Now the time is coming to an end and I have almost
the same feeling. I want to cut my body in two pieces
and leave one here and send the other one home.
Therefore, I can tell that it is a difficult
moment .
Gustavo Vargas, '87
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A Social Worker's Point of View
As you sat alone, afraid, shy, and hurt, I felt it
in my heart to be your friend, a friend that would
protect you, show you some fun times and comfort you in
a time of sadness.
I felt it as a duty to stand up for you, fight for
your rights and justify your actions. And as time went
by, I saw you develop into a wonderful human being. And
it was then I realized I had accomplished one of the
greatest tasks in the world.
Tammy Damron, '88
Carrie Whitney
You're a Friend to Me
I feel now I can call you friend,
And now see why it had to end.
I understand the reasons why
Our short time together had to die.
I have no regrets, I have no pain
Although I wish it could be the same.
I think we may get another shot,
But whether we do or not, .
I will remember the times we ve spent,
The times of fun and embarrassment.
I hope you can look back and see
Our good times, like they used to be.
I hope you can see what I mean
when I say for now, you're a friend to
Connie Moore, '89
Love of Lies
If there's one thing you said that stuck in my mind,
It was when you told me you hated lies.
cQ t never did to please you*
oSst to find out later you felt you must.
in the beginning I was open with you.
I told you I knew of the bad that you do.
you said that you did, but that you had quit.
I thought you were honest.
From then on we were finished.
You hid it from me, and now I see
Our love was a lie, it was bound to die.
I wanted you back, but now I don t.
Live with your lies, for now I won t.
Connie Moore, '89
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Misty Morning
The rising sun barely filters through the trees.
Their tall branches shadow all beneath them. Frost
hardens the ground, and breaths freeze in the cold
morning air.
Mist surrounds the stream, gurgling merrily,
laughing at the cold that is unable to freeze it as it
dashes a long. A fallen tree forms a bridge across the
rushing water, but icy bark covering its surface renders
it impassable.
The trees tower upward, higher and higher until
their tops disappear in the valley fog. The dirt path
doesn't stir. The humid air bogs it down.
People stroll through the forest bundled in heavy
layers of clothing. Afraid to raise their voices, they
whisper in the hushed atmosphere of the wild.
Animals are preparing for hibernation.
Occasionally an over-stuffed squirrel is seen tiredly
scurrying along. The first really cold night of fall
has ended, and another misty morning begins.
Janeen Heiman, '90
Do you realize how much you've helped me through?
After all those times, do you?
Of course, you didn't know I was (bummed).
No one knew.
A lot of times, I didn't know!
Just to hear your voice picked me up.
I would call feeling great and you brought me higher.
You've helped me so much!
To see your smile brought me happiness.
When I'm happy and you're happy, I'm happiest.
We smile, laugh, cheer everyone up.
Even with the worst, we try to be best.
And you brought me higher than anyone could!
Thanks !
Shellie Littrel, '88
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Reading Is .
Reading is going through a book
for secrets you're hoping to find.
It's adventure,
horror ,
sadness ,
happiness ,
imagination going wild in your mind.
Reading is chapter after chapter
of excitement,
shock ,
sorrow,
laughter .
So look in a book.
You'll surely hook
the imagination captured inside.
Jeff Gates, '88
Alone
The walls of the empty family house
soaked in all the children's voices and laughter.
Now it soaks in your inconsistent breathing,
and the the tick tock of the antique grandfather clock.
The motionless shadows and your reminiscence of the
children's noise haunts you.
You sit there and wonder if this house will ever be
young and hold a child's laugh again.
Kelli Hoag, '90
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Fragile Wings
Like a butterfly
I wish to be free
to fly alongside you
Yet some butterflies
wish to be caught
not pinned in a book for all to
look at only or placed in a glass
cage with limited freedom
but captured in spirit
touched on the wings for the barest
instant
You must'nt grasp tightly
the fragile wings and body might be
crushed never to fly on trust again
Janeen Heiman, '90
Free Spirit
The dust sticks to my pants
people turn and whisper as I walk by
Mothers hide their children
in their skirts until I pass
Rough and tough men glare
stepping aside all the same
I flirt with death walking these streets
Unjust hatred but hatred still is the cause
I need to get away from accusing faces
Seeing horses tied nearby
I leap on untying as I spun to life
Flipping loose dirt from under her feet
we fly away from city limits
and men's problems
Riding all night we rest in the desert
beneath the clear starlit sky
I plan to die here
horse at my side
away from human pettiness
My bones bleaching in the sun
after the scavengers pick them clean
My spirit free with the wind at last
Janeen Heiman, '90
Tracey McGinn, '88
Sea Reflections
Sunlit dawn,
Ripples of light,
The sun gazes down,
On this beautiful sight.
Fisherman in the harbor.
The cool breeze blows,
Life is intrigued by this glowing sight,
But soon will be covered by the foggy moonlight.
Lesley Hamilton, '90
One of my favorite things to do is play soccer.
Soccer is an exciting sport because it's a different
sport from when you're watching it and when you are
playing it. Off the field you see all the action and
roughness that is going on. While you're playing
soccer you don't really notice all the action and
roughness, but it's there. While on the field you play
a sequence of minutes without rest and you become tired
quickly. During the game many players quip at you to
make you mad. If you do lose your temper and trip
someone, the referee will have to arbitrate the call.
Sometimes the goalie receives the most drastic
punishment by taking all the shots on goal. I've seen
goalies quiver before the ball was shot at them.
Whenever a goalie and another player get tangled, one
^ always comes up feeling giddy. Soccer is great if you
know how to play right, because if you do you can play
rough but still look good.
Chris Nevenhoven, '90
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On the Pier
Even though it's summer, the cold air blowing off
the ocean penetrates my wool sweater. Strolling along
the wooden sidewalk, my new snakeskin shoes make a
clip-clop sound that warns the seagulls I'm too close.
Boats on the bay sound their fog horns, perpetually
calling and answering each other.
Noisy vendors' voices reach my ears as they tell me
of their marvelous items. The pretzel vendor is most
enticing to me. His machine makes a delightful smell
that attracts hungry people from everywhere. The
doughy, salty pretzel sticks to me teeth as I quickly
devour it.
Seafood shops sell their fresh cathes of putrid
smelling fish that taste wonderful. The raw fish and
clams just brought in from the sea sit arranged in clear
glass cases for all to look at.
I head to the edge of the walk and lean on the
railing. The hypnotizing icy gray waves that crash
against the pillars supporting the boardwalk hold all of
my attention for a while.
Suddenly, a person piloting a bright red jet ski
pulls me out of my trance. Swerving perilously close to
boats, he dodges in and out of waves to the delight of
an audience by the railing. As he roars closer, I
observe his tight, shiny black wet suit protecting him
from the cold water. His dark hair stands out from his
head in spikes, and his face is full of fun from his
capers .
People on the pier pause to watch the semi-death
defying stunts he performs on his ski.
Bouncing as the waves knock him about, he makes a
sharp turn seaward. I lose sight of him for a minute,
but then he reappears, racing back again at high speed.
He laughs loudly and splashes waves that just miss all
of us on the pier and zooms off to find another audience
elsewhere .
Moving on again, I notice a group of adults seated
on a cluster of weather-beaten rocks. They have a hard
time enjoying a picnic lunch from a brown wicker basket,
until a few of them consent and share with the pudgy
birds that beg on the outskirts.
Further along the water's edge more vendors pedal
their wares. I stop to examine some shining golden
jewelry that sparkles when I try it on. Another
salesman shows me his multi-colored sweatshirts that
advertise Sausalito in all its glory. I leave him
explaining to a teenage girl why his shirts are the best
in town.
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Multitudes of birds are gathering to<3dler
tosses r0Ckti^.atNoie«anUng to'spoll her fun, I walk
“"“l group of children —f^ash^
followed by their father • .T°”"? * niltute or two.
yells at them to P^^/^round a Cornet, I see before
Laughing at them as on a rQck to get a
me the (golden Gate how many people think
better view, I ponder abou f ancj how many
o the ^people^see^t0 a sC the*" "Shining Cathay to redo.-
and a new life. , . ^ u.a.r it"s too crested
with fog! li°'l suddenl^ver^glad som4 ingenious person
took time to build this monument.
"Being a Friend"
The ones I love, the t“"9S0^eJ(.d°;w
Are so different now, like old to ne .
The kind of fun we used to have.
Has changed so much, from goo Srong',
They understand how I feel it e+.r;!no
And can't understand why I am so strong.
It hTts me to see them do these things.
I. want to take in all their pain,
To give my advice, and be here for them,
Be l truefriend, and lend a hand
Not force my opinions, only
It all seems like the smallest task,
For what I get in return for it,
Are the closest friends anyone could ask.
Connie Moore, '89
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The Mirror
Something that sees us
Through good and through bad
Sometimes the image is happy
Though sometimes it is sad.
It changes as we do
Each time we move
Each image it gives us
Has something to prove.
It gives us a picture
Of who we are
It shows us our future
But not very far.
Each one is different
The images we see
It shows me a picture
Of how you see me.
Each look we steal from it
Puts on a new face
Each time we look
In a different place.
Jeni Byer,
I'm sitting here,
by the phone, waiting
for the ring.
Listening to the radio,
sad songs are all they sing.
If we could have
just one more night together,
I know we could
make it last forever.
Just remember
if you change your mind.
I will be here until
the end of time .
'88
Dawn Burmeister, '90
Reflections of You
As I look out to the sea
I reflect on the memories of you and me.
Infinitely thinking of the fun we've shared,
I stop and realize how much I once cared.
As I sit listening to the waves crash against the coral reef,
I see flashbacks of us together, but only for a brief.
I'm still trying and trying to figure out what went wrong,
But it's hard to concentrate when I hear our special song.
Each second goes on and I find it hard to say
That I'm still the same person day after day.
But for now I must go on and try to forget
How much my feelings for you are now nothing meant.
Denise Hendrych, '88
Look to the west.
Look to the east
In the dust
Smell the breath of hell.
The knife is sharp.
The blood it flows.
The King is dead,
The Queen is sick.
The world is old.
The country new.
The people die
At the hands of hell.
Dreams they shatter
Broken glass,
Cut your hand.
Tears of pain,
Fear of life.
But in the end
Always darkness.
Robert McBride, '87
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John Sailor, '90
Lonely Children
Think of all the lonely children.
The world to them is filled
With misery.
They mean no harm.
They ask for no food.
They ask for no clothes.
They ask for nothing.
Their weary eyes are dying.
There is no life found within them.
Think of all the lonely
Children in the world.
Katherine Main, '88
What is a Friend?
A friend is someone who cares,
Someone to count on when things are bad.
They're there when you need them,
Through thick and thin.
They help you through those troubled men.
When things change and they don't care,
It's hard to hide the pain you bear.
They've abandoned you and turned their backs.
On the friendship that they used to pack.
I want it how it used to be.
The sharing, caring given to me.
So friend, dear friend, I need to know,
Why you want to let it go?
Melissa Grimes, '87
The Writer
Hands, rough and dry
I pick up a pen
Again I start
A short story I shall write
Katherine Main, '88
Why are you, you?
Why am I, me?
Why are we. Us?
We are one.
Yet we are two.
But who is who?
How come I care?
You let me.
Why do you care?
I don't know.
What will I do
without you?
What will you do
without me?
I don't know.
Tell me.
I'd like to know.
Please tell me.
I love you!
Too much. . . .
So much,
I do.
Shellie Littrel, '88
My Dying Friend
Why are you dying?
I do not know.
Do you hurt, my friend?
Yes, I hurt.
Are you afraid?
Yes, I'm very afraid.
I am sad.
Do not be sad.
Before you go I want to tell you
That I love you.
I love you too. Now I must go.
He turns away.
Goodbye, my friend.
Katherine Main, '88
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The Dream
Bestina was so lonely.
Misunderstood was she,
But determined.
She was a strong girl.
Bestina would not follow, but lead.
Life for her was not something precious;
It was dark and sad.
Pain was set deeply in her wounds.
Tears salted - streamed down
Her soft pink skin.
She sat in a dark, warm room - crying,
Because she feared
Reality.
Katherine Main, '88
You and I
Fate brought us together, that I can see.
You and I together, our destiny.
Two different people, yet so much alike.
We share the good times and bad
That come up in life.
Life seems to be a merry-go-round,
Yet we stick together, side by side.
Knowing that we will be there for each other
For the rest of time.
Becky Herrington, '88
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Carrie Whitney,
88
Nature
Nature's creeping through me,
animals, flowers and trees.
They all are standing by me
in the deep dark forest.
They keep their posted eyes
on me for they fear me
in their land,
Since they'll always,
always know,
Where the human race will stand.
Tammy Damron, '88
I look at you through the corner
of my eye.
I love you so much I can't say
goodbye .
You tell me you love me
but then you don't.
Is it you can't or that you
won' t?
Karen Brotherton, '88
I lay out watching the wind rake
the leaves and dump them in
The neighbor's yard. I read my
book, whipping through the pages.
I see it cutting off the dead limb
on the oak tree and
I hear it whistling at me.
Kelli Hoag, '90
Steve Madden,
Standing In The Dark of Night
The night is calm, no trees are moving in the wind.
I stand here alone in my dress, waiting for you.
I find it very fascinating to watch the clouds
moving away from the moon.
The moonlit sky shines down on me. The snow just
turned into a million diamonds, glistening in the light.
The moon fades and the diamonds are gone.
A breeze passes by.
I can feel my hair move and my dress sweep across
my legs.
I look down at my watch and my eyes search through
the darkness, looking for you again. Tick, tick, time
is passing away. It's almost time for the sun to rise
above the horizon.
I close my eyes feeling in my heart the fear that
you won't show and we will never be together again.
Then I hear the snow crackling in the distance.
My eyes fly open and my heart is beating fast.
Is it really you?
You, the man I love, coming back for me?
I can see your smile and your arms reaching out for
me .
The stars are fading and the sun is coming upl
I take your hand and you put your arms around me.
They are so warm and feel so safe.
Our lips touch gently and I hope this feeling lasts
forever.
Are we really back together?
You take my hand and we walk through the snow, hand
in hand, over the horizon.
Dawn is here, the colors shadow your face.
I wake upl You're gone! Was it just a dream?
My heart feels broken. Then I look down at my
hand, and your ring is back on my finger.
I know it will stay this time . forever.
Dawn Burmeister, '90
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I hunt pheasants.
I have always hunted pheasants.
Some I get, some get away.
As I stalk through the bushes,
I watch the dogs, the sky,
And the bushes themselves.
At times I watch them fly from the bushes
Like an executioner.
I feel I am a good hunter.
And I realize being a good hunter
Means bagging whatever the season offers.
And then begin again into the new season.
Not forgetting any lesson learned
And knowing that a new season
Is just a chance to begin again.
I am a hunter, not unlike my father.
I hunt pheasants.
Some I get, some get away.
Deon Smith, '88
Mountain Man
A rough cabin in the woods
Housing a rough, rawboned man,
Brushing shoulders only with men
Such as himself,
Alone on his mountain top,
Surviving . . .
Mountain Man
Nikki Carr, '89
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Connie Moore, '89
The Cows
Hear the moos from the cows -
Big Cows!
Eating grass and roaming fields,
How they moo, moo, moo,
In the noonday sun!
While the farmers overlook
All the cows in the brook,
The farmers chatter with delight.
Keeping time, time, time,
In a sort of mooing rhyme,
To the sounding of the hoofs
From the cows, cows, cows, cows
Cows, cows, cows -
From the running and mooing of
The cows.
Tricia Sebolt, '88
The Sunrise
As the rising sun forces me out of
bed,
I look out my window to see
brilliant colors.
Then a ball of light appears.
I am now awake and aware of the beautiful
morning.
The light creeps upward, and fills my
room,
And the last star gets lost in the
light .
I take one more look out my window,
and I see the birds and rabbits
looking, , .
Looking toward the east, watching a
new day appear out of nowhere.
Kelli Hoag, '90
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Feelings of State Bound Lady Lancer Fans..
Only one more game
before we're state bound,
I think the SPIRIT is
spreading around.
The resounding buzzer
fills the gym with sound
as the Lady Lancer Fans
COULD be state bound.
The buzzer signaled
for the game to begin.
We've just gotta' get
that one special win!
Jenny, Tracy, Jamie,
Melissa and Pam,
all thinking ... I ' m starting,
I'm the best, yes I am.
The game started out slow,
but picked up its pace.
Coaches Menke and Denner
had smiles on their faces.
Then it was halftime,
the crowd felt real good.
As far as state goes,
I think we COULD.
We were ready to put this
game far behind,
when the mere thought of state
ran through our mind.
They scored, then we scored
with not long to go.
Tonight's game has been a
Spectacular show! !
The timer hit ZERO -
We rose to our feet,
as one more team must
face Lancer defeat.
The resounding buzzer
filled the gym with sound,
as we Lady Lancer Fans....
ARE STATE BOUND!!!!
Angie Case, '90
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Darin Smith, '88
Finally You Know
The hurt it never leaves the mind,
when you love someone and then it dies.
It stays for keeps within the soul.
It never disappears, it just grows old.
The way I feel, my feelings for you,
I was scared at the thought that they had grew.
Not knowing the answer or what to do,
I let you go, you never knew
the way I felt inside for real.
You finally know jyist how I feel.
The secret is ours, between just us,
of how I can say that I love you best....
Connie Moore, '89
Late at night, can't sleep
Sitting here, writing
I don't want to,
I have to sleep
I can't.
Thinking hard
About different things
Different people
From all over
I can't sleep
I wish my brain would shut off
I don't want to think
I need sleep
Anywhere, but here
That's where I want to be
I've been all over
Not quite, but I will
So, I'm still here for now.
I wish I could sleep
How can I love so many people
All at the same time?
I'd like to see them now
So, why can't I sleep?
I just can't.
Shellie Littrel, '88
Trapped inside another person's body, there was no
way for Caroline to escape. A smile grew long and wide
as she sat in the pouring rain and watched it fall upon
the streets. She laughed and laughed until he started
to cry and scream with rage.
"Caroline, Caroline," screamed the women in
white. "Caroline get up, you will get sick sitting in
the rain!" She grabbed Caroline by the forearm and
dragged her towards the dull, faceless house.
Caroline began to yelp as if it were a game.
"Rain, rain, rain," she sang. She started to twist and
turn knowing that the game was over, pretending became
reality.
Caroline was dragged into the house wet and
unruffled. Then she fell to the ground sobbing.
"Quit acting like a baby, Caroline, get up," the
women in white raved.
All the other children gathered around, some
quivering, some screeching, some boasting on and on
about nothing.
Soon other older people came into the room, all
with great authority.
"It looks like Caroline needs a little medicine,"
one said.
"We'll have to carry her to the sleeping chamber,"
another remarked.
Caroline began to squirm even more, grasping and
reaching for anything or anyone. She was so helpless,
so dumb. She knew in this life she couldn't control her
thoughts or her body.
Several older people grabbed her by her wrists and
ankles. They quickly dragged her down a long, dimly lit
hallway, until they came to a white square room with one
window.
They tossed Caroline on to the bed and strapped her
down leaving her helpless. Shining a light upon her
face, they gathered around and began their work.
Long, wet tears streamed down Caroline's face, for
she knew she was weak.
Caroline kept thinking of the rain. "So light and
colorful, pretty colors. Rain makes me so happy," she
thought to herself. Her eyes remained looking out the
window. She thought about the rain again. "I want to
be rain, I want to be beautiful and happy."
Her eyes grew heavy. They closed tightly.
There she laid in the white, square room, nothing
of her own but the rain falling from the sky, splashing
against the window.
Katherine Main, '88
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Diez Dias
en Mexico - Primera parte - Oaxaca
Mexico, Mexico, rah rah rahl Este verano pasado
viente y seis estudiantes con sus profesoras y sus
famililias fueron a Mexico por diez dias. Fueron diez
dias diverticion para todos.
Primero, el grupo visijto la ciudad de Oaxaca por
cuatro dias. Una tarde habi amos viajado por diversion
por siete horas.^, Estaba muy cansada cuando terminamos.
Mientra estabamos en Oaxaca, encontre a dos chicas
simpaticas. Se llaman Gloria y Claudia. A nosotro^, nos
irjvitaron a su graduacion y a la fiesta de graduacion el
sabado. Pero nuestro grupo tuvo que salir la proxima
mariana. Angela, Kristina, y yo estabamos enojadas.
Queriamos ir muchisimo.
En Oaxaca, Angela, Kristina, y yo compartimos una
habitacion. La cama estaba en cemento. No era muy
agradable, pero ^obrevivimos . Al principio lo que
parecia cuatro dias largos, se pasaban pronto. Habiamos
divertido mucho en Oaxaca.
Ten Days in Mexico - Part One
Oaxaca
Mexico, Mexico, rah rah rah! This past summer,
twenty-six students with their teachers and their
families went to Mexico for ten days.
First, the group visited the city of Oaxaca for
four days. One afternoon we toured the town for seven
hours. I was very tired when we were finished.
While we were in Oaxaca, I met two very nice girls.
Their names were Gloria and Claudia. They invited us to
their graduation and their graduation party on Saturday,
but our group had to leave that morning. Angie,
,, Kristina, and I were mad. We wanted to go very much.
In Oaxaca, Angie, Kristina, and I shared a room.
The mattress was on cement. We weren't happy about it,
but we survived. What had seemed like it was going to
be four long days passed quickly. We had a great time
in Oaxaca.
Michelle Petersen, '87
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Ten Days in Mexico - Part 2 - Mexico City
Mexico City is a huge city. You are able to see the
effects of the earthquake but there weren't many places that I
saw that were destroyed.
Our guide's name was Helia. She was a great guide. She
told us about the hummingbird. If a person gives you one, and
you are a girl, boys will flock toward you. If you are a boy,
the girls will come to you. The hummingbird must be dead and
wrapped in red. I want one I
We were in Mexico during the World Cup (soccer). We met
two guys from Germany. Their names were Rolf (Boris) and
Michael. They were both good-looking and party animals. They
invited us to a party for the Germans. It was fun.
We didn't party all the time while we were in Mexico
City. We went to only one. We saw the National Cathedral.
It is a beautiful church full of gold. I can't describe it.
We visited the pyramids of the moon and of the sun.
Angie and I climbed to the top of each one! While we were
climbing the pyramid of the sun, it started to rain. We were
very cold.
We also saw the Shrine of Guadalupe. It was beautiful
and incredible. The people have a lot of faith.
Our group had a lot of fun in Mexico City.
Diez Dias en Mexico - La Segunda - La Ciudad de Mexico
La ciudad de Mexico es una ciudad muy grande. Puede ver
los efectos del terremoto pero no hay muchos lugares que yo vi
que se destruyeron.
Nuestra guia se llama Helia. Ella era muy buena. Ella
nos dijo del parajito de hum. Si una persona se lo da a Ud.
y Ud es una chica, chicos vendran a Uid. Si es Ud un chico,
las chicas vendran a Ud. El parajito (Tiene que estar) muerto
y es rojo. iQuiero uno!
Estabamos en la ciudad de Mexico durante La Copa Mundial.
Conocimos a dos hombres de Alemania. Se llaman Rolf (Boris) y
Michael. Eran muy guapos y cran animales de fiesta. Nos
invitaron a nosotros a la fiesta para los alemanes. Era muy
divertida.
No fuimos, a fiestas todo el tiempo mientras estabamos en
la ciudad de Mexico. Fuimos a solamente una. Vimos la
Catedral Nacional. Era una iglesia muy bonita con mucho oro.
No la puedo describir.
Visitamos las piramides de la luna y del sol. Angela Y
yo subimos al cumbre de^cada una! Cuando, estabamos subp.endo la
piramide del sol, empezo a Hover. Teniamos mucho frio.
Vimos tambien el santuario de Guadalupe. Era muy bonita
e incredible. La gente tiene, mucha fe. ^
Nuestro grupo se divirtio en la ciudad de Mexico.
Michelle Petersen. '87
Ten Days
in Mexico - Part Three
Acapulco
From Mexico City, our group left for Acapulco.
Acapulco is to the south of Mexico City. By plane it is
forty minutes from Mexico City. It is not a long trip.
Acapulco is a very beautiful city. The water in
the ocean is blue-green. Our hotel was on the beach.
The name of our hotel was the Copacabana. It was a
large hotel and it had air-conditioning. Our hotel in
Oaxaca didn't have air-conditioning.
While we were in Acapulco, Angie, Kristina, and I
went "parasailing" . It was a lot of fun, but we didn't
have our contact lenses in our eyes. We couldn't see!
Angie almost landed on a bamboo hut. We laughed!
Angie, Kris, and I went on a glass bottom boat. It
was neat and we saw a lot of tropical fish. We also saw
a statue of Guadalupe. I want to see it again.
That night , part of our group went to a restaurant
that had animals - like birds and a lion cub. The food
was good and our waiter thought that he was very funny.
He stole Angie's shoes. She wasn't able to leave
because she didn't have her shoes. We had a lot of fun.
Acapulco is very beautiful, and I want to go again.
Diez Dias en Mexico - La Tercera Parte
Acapulco
De la ciudad de Mexico nuestro grupo salio para
Acapulco. Acapulco estaal sur de la ciudad de Mexico.
Por avion esta cuarenta minutos de la ciuded de Mexico.
No era an viaje largo.
Acapulco es una ciudad muy bonita. El aqua
del oceano es azul-verde. Nuestro hotel estaba en la
playa. El nombre del hotel era Copacabana. Era uri
hotel grande y tenia aire acondicionado. El hotel en
^Oaxaca no lo tenia.
Mientras estabamos en Acapulco, Angela, Kristina, y
yo fuimos "parasailing". Era muy divertido, pero no
temamos nuestros contactos de ojos en nuestros ojos.
No veiamos! iAngela casi llego en una Choza de bambu!
Estabamos riendo.
Angela, Kristina, y yo fuimos en una bote con un
base de virdrio. Estaba muy bonito y vimos muchos peces
tropicales. Vimos una estatua de Guadalupe. Quiero
ver la de nuevo .
Esa noche, una parte de nuestro grupo fue a un
restaurante con animales - como parajitos y un leonito.
La comida estaba buena y nuestro camarero penso que
estaba divirtdo. Robo los zapatos de Angela. Ella no
podia salir porque no tuvo sus zapatos. Nos divertimos
mucho .
Acapulco es muy bonito y quiero ir de nuevo.
Michelle Petersen, '87
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Tracy Damron
Sometimes I'll be alone at night,
and an image flashes across my mind
of you,
I'll wonder
where you are,
and how you've been.
I'll wonder
if you remember
the time we sat near the fountain
snared our dreams
and
and
and
or the time
we kissed
lying on the grass under the
And a tear forms in my eye
_ , i , f smile upon the memories.
11 feel it slide down my cheek
and drop from my chin
and that's when I sigh
and hope you felt it too.
trees .
Chris Noel, '87
Me is brown,
Brown is me.
Is me brown?
Brown me is.
Is brown me?
Me brown is.
David Schneider, '87
David Martel, '87
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She stood, looking out her window, expecting to see
the setting sun. Instead her attention was drawn to
the park across her house. She couldn't believe her
eyes; she saw the whole incident.
She rushed downstairs to get a closer look at what
was happening. By the time she reached the front door,
the man was running to a car parked right in front of
her. He looked up and saw her, he hesitated, got m the
car and raced off. She was petrified. His stare had
seemed to pierce her; she felt as though she were
paralyzed . ......
It took her a while before she noticed the small
figure in the park. She slowly crossed the street and
bent down. Turning the figure over, she saw it was a
little girl who couldn't have been older than ten.
She picked up the limp little body and carried it
into her house. She telephoned the police. She was
asked her name and address, and in minutes two policemen
were at the front door of Kate Jones.
One officer attended the little girl while the
other proceeded to ask Kate questions, questions that
she was afraid to answer. It wasn't the questions that
scared her; it was the look in that man's eyes burning
through her when she was forced to remember what she had
seen.
The little girl had been beaten up, but turned out
to be all right. She couldn't identify the man who had
injured her, so Kate became a major part in the
apprehension. , . .
She gave a description and from that a sketch was
drawn. It took a while for the police to round up some
suspects, but when they had, Kate was called to come and
■ • ■ man. It took all the courage she had
the police station. She wasn't quite
him to be there or not. If he was,
so he couldn't ever hurt anyone again;
identify the right
just to go down to
sure if she wanted
she could make it
and yet, she would also have to see his eyes again
Sharron Wood, '87
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1
Red is the fiery blunder of the earth;
Red is evil and your sinful ways.
Green is frogs and dogs and lima beans;
Green is forever and always.
Blue brightens each and every day;
Purple dominates my ways.
Feelings are expressed by colors;
Life couldn't exist without color.
Andrea Christopher, 88
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Carrie Whitney,
88
To dance
Is my life.
To love
Is my life.
If dance and love could become one.
The result would be you.
If life consisted of you holding me.
In your arms as we dance
To soft, magical music,
I would be sweetly satisfied;
For you are the music of my dance.
You are the love life my heart.
You are my life.
Karen Carstensen, '87
Is there anything left when trust is gone?
I think not.
Relationships must have trust to last.
You may think your love is enough to last
a lifetime,
But without trust, how can you go on?
If you have no trust, fights are easier,
accusations become harsh.
Suddenly, you're no longer getting along.
Life with each other becomes
harder and harder,
Eventually leaving you confused
and worn out inside.
Sooner or later you'll realize
There's nothing left .
It didn't last .
It never does .
Cathy Hoeppner, '87
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The Sea
A seagull's cry,
A breeze's sigh,
The warm, grainy sand
Sifts through my hand.
The salty tang spices the air
As the waves crawl up
In a playful dare,
Their foamy bodies roll
Up and back, rise then fall,
With a continuous smack.
Now the pink sun sets into the sea.
And so ends this poem and the
Day for me.
Beth Ketelaar, '90
Winter Meadow
The snow covers the ground like a white eiderdown
quilt. Snowflakes fall like fragile butterflies to the
bare, brown branches jutting from the tree trunks like
bony fingers from a skinny hand. The silence is a calm
pool where only an occasional bird call causes a ripple.
The air is still and cool, its calmness washing over the
deserted meadow as waves lap at the seashore. Can
anything break the devastating calm?
A bounding white ball of fur in the guise of a
rabbit is my answer. The skittish creature stops,
sensing my enthusiastic curiosity, its fragile pink nose
twitching as if surveying any danger. Satisfied of its
safety, it continues on its journey, forgetting about an
encounter with a human.
The pool of silence is still once more. The gentle
calm of winter sleep falls again over the peaceful
meadow, a magical wonderland that remains untouched by
the hustle and bustle of civilization.
Tracy Kirby, '90
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Jeff Lassiter, '90
Suicide
He promised he would still love me,
when I woke he was gone.
I'll fix things.
To my family, I am simply a failure,
they are filled with disappointment.
I'll fix things.
They tell me to quit drinking,
I know the damage is already done.
I'll fix things, once and for all.
Slowly I raise the gun to my temple,
I squeeze the trigger ever so gently...
Things are fixed.
Celeste Lorenz,
So many times
I've looked at you
And wanted to
Say that I cared.
The words just won't
Be loud enough
Although they
Should be shared.
My mind is filled
With thoughts of you.
Someday I hope my
Dreams will come true.
Us, together
Never to part,
Because if we did
It would break my heart.
I know that there is happiness
Wherever there is joy.
Why can't I find happiness
Or even just a boy?
He doesn't have to be gorgeous
Or even all that smart
Just a boy to call my own
For me would be a start.
'88
Jeni Byer, '88
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Laurie Schroeder, '90
74
Reflections On An October Day
Walking home one October day, late after school, I
observed a group of children playing in their yard.
They had formed a huge pile of autumn leaves under the
swingset. I looked on with a smile as they climbed to
the top of the swingset, jumped off, and landed in the
pile of leaves, screaming and laughing. As I passed
them, I waved and remembered my days as a young child.
Those were days spent learning how to ride a bike
and coloring with fat crayons. Girls wore tennis shoes
with a skirt and nobody thought it looked silly. We had
parties at school on holidays and wrote letters to
Santa. We wore pajamas with feet in them and slept with
the closet light on. Those were days of bathroom
breaks, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and learning
how to whistle. We said the Pledge of Allegiance
everyday and had show-and-tell once a week. Things were
so simple. And then we grew up.
Suddenly things weren't so simple. We found out
about terrible things like algebra and part-time jobs.
We entered the complex world of salaries, taxes, bills,
loans, and financial aid. Things like relationships and
peer pressure played with our emotions and self esteem.
Life was further complicated with speed limits, college
applications, and detentions. Things weren't so simple
anymore .
As I walked on my way I thought to myself, "Kids
are lucky." Later I realized that kids are smart, too,
because they find so much joy in the simplest things and
look toward the world with innocence and trust.
Christine Noel, '87
The Sunny Afternoon
Sitting in class,
looking out the window,
I can see
the sun shining through.
I thought to myself,
what a long afternoon.
Katherine Main, '88
Love, Freedom, Happiness
Love is caring, sharing,
A relationship with two or many.
Freedom is somewhere else, distant,
Far away, independent, by yourself.
Happiness is joyful, great.
Blooming with spring, bright colors.
Tammy Damron, '88
First Love
Why is it confusing,
this feeling that I have?
Sometimes I feel so happy;
other times I feel so sad.
My heart is like a roller coaster,
going round and round.
Oh, why can't I control it,
or maybe calm it down?
My life was so much easier
before I fell in love.
But now all these emotions
please help, oh God above.
Teresa Longlett, '89
76
La Vida
La vida es diferente,
es dificil de entender,
es imprevisible ,
y es confundida.
La vida esta emocionante,
esta divertida,
esta remuneradora ,
y esta confundida.
La Vida,
es buena, o mala?
vale la pena vivir o no
es confundida?
Pues es la vida, de veras tan mala como parece?
Life
Life is different,
it's hard to understand,
it's unpredictable,
and it's confusing.
Life is exciting,
it's fun,
it's rewarding,
and it's confusing.
Life ,
is it good,
or bad?
Is it worth living or not?
Is it confusing?
Well is life, really as bad as it seems?
Kristina Johnson, '87
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Jason Ploog, '90
78
At The Seashore
in the late afternoon sunshine, a small child runs
toward the ocean. Yelling for her mother to hurry up,
the child drops her blue plastic bucket and red shovel.
Eagerly she wades into the freezing cold water. Her
golden curls frame her rosy cheeks and crystal blue
eyes. Her faded, red bathing suit shows many days at
the beach. .
Piercing the air with a high pitched screech, a
hungry seagull hovers near the child. The rumble of the
ocean waves echos throughout the beach.
The child runs out of the water, leaving small
footsteps soon erased by the ocean waves. She wanders
over to a group of wild flowers. Their sweet smells
filter the air. She picks a few for her mother.
The sound of the ocean lures the girl back to the
water. Dropping the flowers, she slowly walks toward
the ocean. She stops and looks at the vast amount of
water before her. A wave splashes onto her bare feet
which sends a tingling sensation up her spine.
Hypnotized by the ocean, she wades deeper into the water
letting it cradle her like a baby. Ignoring her
mother's frantic calls, she wades deeper into the ocean.
Like a powerful force, the child slips into the ocean s
grasp.
Linda Schmitt, '90
Night
The sun goes down, it's now another night.
The dark blue sky, the shining lights,
The whispering wind, the "who" of the owl.
The chirping of the newborn swallow,
The constellations so big and bright,
The hunter who won't give up the fight,
The falling stars,
The cold brisk air,
The night's aroma so clean and fair.
Tammy Damron, '88
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James Eckhart, '90
Racing Under The Sun
Tires screeching
on the hot cement.
Burning rubber smells of smoke.
Down the weary road
Eighty miles we burn up...
Racing under the sun,
A dark red car made in 1952
Slowly makes its mark.
Ten blonde boys pile in.
"Race until you reach the end of the highway.
Whoever falls the fastest off the cliff
Is the winner," they say.
Katherine Main, '88
Life
Life is very confusing.
Parents are too protective.
Older brothers are too bossy.
Older sisters are too mean.
Younger brothers and sisters
Are spoiled and are brats!
Life is so complicated.
You don't know which way to go or
which way to turn.
Dawn Benthin, '88
81
82
All the Wrong Reasons
irtJ?frtt? hid! fr°m 311 the Pain'
tried to make it go away.
The oourse 1 used was close at hand.
, h.I,tlpfed the bottle again and again,
I had not a worry, i had not a carl
Feeiing nothing, lighter than air.
Later I woke, it was all back
^t^eellK9SJ°f hurt' 1 tried to forget
Looking ahead, i saw closed doors.
I wanted my source, more and more.
Thebkindenfnf°^Seri°n' my closest friend,
The k?nH rf friendshlP to never end.
The kind I never need defend.
But also the kind that cannot mend....
Connie Moore, '89
Jessica
You are special in a lot of ways
You were our Christmas present -
Our new member to love and cherish.
Some say you are spoiled or will be
But you are just loved a lot. '
You came early
But for you, early was not too soon.
Ann o-iW^S*a -*°y when you looked up
And, smiled for the first time. P
When you grasped my finger
And laughed, i felt joy.
Rm- flhere may be more nieces after you.
But to me you are the most special
Of them all.
Remember, when you get older.
You will always be
The most special of all the rest.
Carrie Weidenhamer, '88
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Vida
It has its ups
and downs.
It makes you laugh
and cry.
It makes you smile
and frown.
It makes you happy
and sad.
It makes you feel wonderful
and terrible.
It makes you loved
and hated.
It makes you desired
and rejected.
It makes you pretty
and ugly.
It makes you interesting
and boring.
It gives you heaven
and hell.
It bears you
and kills.
It is the one and
only LIFE I
Angie Baker, '87
Stacie Wilkins, '89
Vida
Tiene lo bueno
y lo malo.
Te hace reir
y llorar.
Te hace sonreir
y gruncir el ceno.
Te hace alegre
y triste.
Te hace sentir maravilloso
y terrible.
Te hace amor
y odiar.
Te hace desear
y rechazar.
Tiene lo bonito
y lo feo.
Te hace interesar
y aburrir.
Te da cielo
e infierno.
Te lleva lo para
y lo mata.
es la una y sola vida.
Angie Baker, '87
The Shining Light
The clouds slide across the sky, while the moon
moves in and out between them.
A light is shining.
The wind screams wildly around the house; whirling
leaves begin flitting through the grass.
A light is shining.
The storm is drawing near as the rain pelts down on
the churning sea.
A light is shining.
The storm crashes down, beginning its destruction.
A light is shining.
The waves crash on the barren rocks; the sand is
lifted.
The light still shines.
As dawn breaks red-gold against a misty blue sky,
the waves cease their terrified churning, the wind
stops whistling, and .
The light stops shining.
Nikki Carr, '89
Memories
Pain, foreshadowing my tears,
Sweeps over my soul as I remember
Our first moments.
As I relive our last.
Our time together was spent
In many wonderful ways.
I'll never forget those moments,
I've stored them away in my heart.
Someday we'll be together again,
Reliving memories and making more,
But until that day -
I'll live off the memories we've made!
Kerri Foster, '88
The moon shone bright
On a crisp winter night.
Children wrapped up tight,
Watched snowflakes fall by the campfire light.
Amy Lindle, '88
The First Snowfall
It was late November when it started. The sky was
letting go of millions of snowflakes. They used the sky
as a roller coaster - coasting down every which way;
some having parties on parked cars, some meeting new
friends on the ground, and others dancing on window
panes, inviting the children to come out and play with
them, while still others hitched rides on the eyebrows,
eyelashes, hair and noses of people walking.
Later when the children came out to play, the
snowflake gangs on the ground formed snowballs, flying
through the air like birds, and slapping the children in
the face. Then some helped the children make snow
angels - making sure that everybody was in the right
place to insure a perfect angel. The ones by the
sidewalks and steps played lifeguard to protect the
children when they fell.
The snowflakes had a nice winter; they even had new
friends join them. But now it's getting hot.
Eventually all the snowflakes will melt and evaporate.
Then they can look forward to next winter!
Carie Brannam, '90
87
88
Home Sweet Home
Jimmy brought his small suitcase out from
underneath the bed. Using all his strength, he lifted
it onto his bed and unzipped it. He put in his
football, his stuffed animals, and his favorite matchbox
cars. He zipped the suitcase back up and pushed it off
the bed. He walked down the stairs, dragging his
luggage behind him.
He was running away from home. His mom wouldn't
let him play at John's house, so he was going to leave.
His mom was in the kitchen making dinner. Jimmy said to
her, "I'm going to Tim's house and I'm not coming back."
Tim was his cousin and Jimmy knew that they would be
nice to him. His mother waved goodbye.
Jimmy stepped out the back door into the warm
summer sunshine, still dragging his suitcase behind him.
It was only four blocks to his cousin's house. Walking
down a back street, he saw a group of kids playing tag.
He walked over and joined in. He played with them for a
while, and he was very proud of himself because he had
only been "it" twice in the whole time he had played.
He continued walking toward Tim's. When he was
only about a block away, he stopped to pet a scruffy
stray dog that was sitting by the side of the road. It
was a very friendly dog and he played with it for a few
minutes. When he got up to keep going, the dog
followed him. Finally, he arrived at his cousin's
house. His aunt opened the door for him. "Your mom
told me you would be coming," she said.
The dog wouldn't leave, so, since Jimmy knew his
aunt wouldn't let him keep it, he tried to sneak in the
door without letting the dog in. When he got inside,
his aunt offered him dinner. "You must be hungry after
your long walk," she said.
"What's for supper?" Jimmy asked, walking over to
the table.
"Liver!" his aunt replied.
Jimmy's eyes widened. "I think I have to go home
now," he told his aunt. He got up, grabbed his
suitcase, and ran all the way back home, the dog still
following. When he got there, he was welcomed by his
parents .
"We're glad you're back!" they said.
As Jimmy and his new dog went out to play, he
decided his parents weren't so bad after all; and he
even got to have spaghetti for supper!
JoDee Brandon, '88
The Patient Fisherman
Faint morning winds outrace me as I look upon my
surroundings. The birds let their voices flow. The
pine trees exhibit their sweet smell. Waves gently
churn in the lake below. The distant sun reflects off
the water and blushes my skin.
Below me the waves are flowing in their rhythmic
pattern and splashing against the rocks. The fish are
swimming. Their smell emerges upwards towards me. I can
picture the fish dipped delicately in the tasty batter.
I look around some more to see the small boats
meander across the lake. One boat directly catches my
eye. The little fisherman sits patiently in his boat.
His pole is erect as the line dips in the water. His
eyes wander while he waits for the line to jiggle. The
expressions on his face show thought and wisdom.
Silence from his tiny boat expresses his appreciation
for fishing.
The beautiful landscape encircles the big house
behind me. The enormous hills slope. Trees shine with
color. Drifting boats float on the gleaming water. The
sun shines. Winds combine scents. Nature, of all
forms, seems to exist only here. I smell the sinful
scents of the blooming flowers. They explode with
vibrant colors.
As I look across the lake, the patient fisherman
that had no catch is getting one now. His pole is
flexed between the war of the man and fish. Pulling
with all of his might, he nabs the fish. He brings the
net to hold his accomplishment. His face is held proud
with pride. The air is filled with glee.
I realize now how little things can make people
happy. You should not take for granted these little
things. The air again sweeps through me as I watch
.♦the fisherman leave.
Susan Dobbe, '90
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Alone On The Beach
Standing on the beach
Alone am I.
The tide flows toward me.
Gray and blue is the sky.
My long, dark hair is brushing against my skin.
Grasping my cold hands together,
I think of nothing but the sky.
The time is mine;
My time alone.
Katherine Main, '88
Alone
As I sit alone among a kind of my own,
I listen calmly, it's the sounds of night.
Cold and weary I tremble with fright.
As I hold my dolly tight
I whisper to her "good night."
As she dozes to sleep,
I try hard not to weep,
Remembering how mama
Never held me tight.
Lesley Hamilton, '90
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Connie
Moore ,
' 89
92
From the Air
From the air....
Everything is different, smaller.
The cars look like toys.
The land is a patchwork quilt.
I can see the whole city at the same time.
It doesn't feel like I'm moving so fast,
But the speedometer says 120.
It is a marvelous sensation to be a bird....
A mechanical bird.
Del
Aire
Del
ai re . . . .
/
Todo es diferente,
mas
pequeno
Los
coches parecen
se r
jugue tes
La
tierra es un ed
redon de parches
Puedo mirar toda la ciudad al mismo tiempo.
No me siento como estoy moviendo tan rapido
Pero el velocimetro indica ciento y veinte.
Es una sensacion maravllosa ser una ave....
Una ave mecanica.
Marni Mast, '87
A Town Lost Without Itself
A town full of pride
is no longer taken.
Torn away are the ideas of the people,
for they have destroyed it.
Beautiful and young
this place once was.
Its scarlet clouds
gathered each day.
The land was rich and dark
replenishing food for its children.
I see a town of people
destroying themselves,
laying down the ruins
for generations to come,
looking yonder to a future
that is nowhere to be found.
Katherine Main, '88
Two people -
we can talk
in front of others
normal conversation
on one level
intelligently
but
both minds are
on another level
the same level
much higher than
the first
and
on that level
we are having a
conversation
only it comes
out through
the words
we are
speaking
on the
lower level.
Double meanings
secret jokes
we both know.
A smile
here and there
A look
A laugh
These things
might give
it all
away
but we are
good
actors
and we can
cover
for
our
slips .
Under
currents
of meaning
flow.
We
think
alike .
Darcey Timmerman, '90
La Danzador
La
Danzador
bailo sin la
ayuda de un
corografo Usando
solamente su imaginacion
Ella bailo" a la
derecha y a la
izquierda siempre
^ agraciada.
Quien fue esta danzador?
Ella es una
llama .
The Dancer
The
Dancer
danced with no help
from a choreographer.
Using only her imagination
she danced to the right
and to the left
always with grace.
Who is this dancer?
She is a flame.
Kristin Johnson, '87
Mark Anderson, '89
The waves crashed time and again on the sandy beach as I
lay upon my towel, soaking up the sinuous sun's rays that
spilled its spring warmth over Freeport. Through tinted
shades I watched the activities around me. Parasailers
fleeted majestically in the sky, water— skiers glided over the
azure-colored ocean, people played football and frisbee and
swam in the water. The tangy, salty air was filled with
noise. Radios blared popular tunes, voices murmured,
seagulls cried overhead. A native stopped by me to sell some
pineapple and coconut. I selected a bag of chopped coconut
and paid him.
Just as I sunk my teeth into the last piece of juicy,
sweet fruit, a blue nerf football landed before my eyes,
scattering sand everywhere.
Beth Ketelaar, '90
Dancing can be relaxing,
By yourself, or with that
Special person
In the dark, dense room
Hoping no one will cut in.
Sweat is rolling down your face.
Your body rubbing against others.
There's hardly any space.
You feel you have the smothers.
Holly White, '88
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving.
It is a matter of living.
The bird's in the oven.
All full of tender lov'n.
My stomach is growling,
I feel like howling
For tomorrow is Thanksgiving.
Kenton Birtell, '87
HAPPY
DAYS
Cuando estaba a punto de venir a los Estados Uni
dos, tenia un poco de miedo por que no sabia como iba a
ser mi vida aca. En Peru y en Sud America en general, (
pensamos que la gente de los Estados Unidos, es muy fna
o antisocial. ,
Cuando llegue, me sentia extrana, En el aeropuerto
me esperaban Don y Patricia Wiest, la familia con la que
iba a estar. Yo estaba muy nerviosa, y ellos tambien.
Cuando llegue a casa. Dawn nos abrio la puerta, y me
choco un poco que no nos saludamos con un beso; en Peru
y Sud America, las personas se saludan con un beso; yo
sequTa pensando que la gente aqui , era fria.
Al dia siguiente fui al colegio, Dawn me presento a
sus amigas, y empece" a cambiar mi vision con respecto a
las personas de aqui, sus amigas fueron muy amables
conmigo, ademas yo me sentia mas segura porque habia
hablado momentos antes con una profesora de Espanol ,
Sra. Volkman, y me brindo su apoyo.
Desde ese momento, mi forma de pensar con respecto
a la gente de U.S.A., fue ^cambiando ; cada vez me sentia
mas en confianza, y conocia mas personas.
Yo vine preparada para todo, por que aqui no nay
las mismas costumbres que en Peru. Aqui la gente,
especialmente las mujeres, son mas liberales, en Peru
perdura un poco el machismo.
Ahora me siento triste por que estoy a una semana
de regresar a Peru, y tal vez nunca mas vuelva a ver a
alguno de los tantos amigos que tengo en Iowa, quiero
dar las gracias a los alumnos y profesores, por que en
todo momento estaban dispuestos a brindar me su apoyo y
ayuda en cualquier cosa que necesite. ,
Nunca podre olvidar esta etapa de mi vida, fue toda
una experiencia para mi, una linda experiencia, y espero
que se repita.
Por mi parte, voy a hacer todo lo posible por
regresar algun dia, porque aqui encontre un hogar.
que en Iowa tengo un papa, una mama y una hermana;
todos solo me queda deciles;
Por
Y a
MUCHAS GRACIAS
Su amiga de Peru
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HAPPY
Before I came to the United States, I was afraid
because I didn't know how my life was going to be here.
In Peru and South America, in general, we think that the
people of the United States are very cold and
anti-social .
When I arrived, I felt foreign. At the airport,
Don and Patricia Wiest, the family with whom I was going
to stay, were waiting for me. I was very nervous, as
were they. When I arrived at the house. Dawn opened the
door for us and it bothered me that we didn't greet each
other with a kiss. In Peru and South America, the
people greet each other with a kiss. Here they don't.
I began thinking the people here were cold.
The following day, I went to school. Dawn
introduced me to her friends, and I began to change my
opinion with respect to the people here. Her friends
were very friendly, besides I was feeling more sure of
myself because moments before I was talking to Mrs.
Volkman, a Spanish teacher who gave me her support.
From that moment, my way of thinking with respect
to the people of the U.S.A., was changing. Each time I
felt more confident, and I knew more people.
I came prepared for everything, because here there
aren't the same customs as in Peru. Here the people,
especially the women, are more liberal. In Peru there
is still machoism.
Now I feel sad because in a week I am going back to
Peru, and perhaps I will never return to see some of the
great friends that I have in Iowa. I want to give many
thanks to the students and teachers, because at every
moment, they were ready to offer their support and their
help whenever it was necessary.
Never can I forget this stage of my life. It was
an experience for me, a beautiful experience; and I hope
that it will be repeated.
For my part, I am going to do everything possible
to return some day, because here I found a home. I have
a father, a mother, and a sister; and all I want to tell
you is;
MUCHAS GRACIAS
Your friend from Peru
Cecilia, '87
Preguntas del Corazon
Al sentarte y pensar, al sonar y esperar de lo que sera,
al mirar y esperar los dias mejores, dejas pasar los
dias mejores.
Al sentarte junto al telefono, nada pasa y estas sola.
Esa persona especial no llama, tu corazon se esta
hundiendo, tu mente esta pensando. Esta enamorado o
esta solamente jugando? Con quien esta y cual es su
nombre? Ay, si pudiera parar esas preguntas locas del
corazon .
Questions of the Heart
Do you ever sit and think, dream and hope of what will
be, watch and wait for better days, let the good ones
slip away?
Do you ever sit by the phone, nothing happens, you're
all alone? That special person doesn't call, your heart
is thinking, your mind is thinking. Does he care or is
he just playing games? Who's he with and what's her
name? Do you ever wish you could stop those crazy
questions of the heart?
Melissa Grimes, '87
Feeling the warmth of the sun,
I smile at you .
We take a walk to share a
special time alone -
talking of the past,
looking to the future.
This place we have come
to gather our thoughts.
Katherine Main, '88
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